Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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BUNG-NIPPERS
BUNG-NIPPERS, Cut purses, who with a short sharp Knife, and a horn Thumb, used to cut Purses. Since the wearing of Purses is out of Fashion, they are called Files or Pick-Pockets.
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